StatTiger 3,188 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 In the last 30 years, only Michigan and Nebraska have fielded more 1000-yard rushers than Auburn. Every Auburn running back that has rushed for 1000-yards has been drafted into the NFL. Joe Cribbs James Brooks Bo Jackson Brent Fullwood James Bostic Stephen Davis Rudi Johnson Ronnie Brown Carnell Williams Kenny Irons Since 1970, 22 Auburn running backs have been drafted into the NFL. Not included in the above list of 1000-yard rushers but good enough to be drafted into the NFL: Mike Zofko Williams Andrews Chester Willis George Peoples Lionel James Tim Jessie Tommy Agee (FB) Reggie Ware (FB) James Joseph Kevin McLeod (FB) Fred Beasley Heath Evans (FB) During this current decade, an Auburn running back has rushed for 100-yards in a game on 54 occasions. Gus Malzahn will be the offensive coordinator at Auburn for the 2009 season. He also believes in a strong running game. In 2006 as the offensive coordinator at Arkansas, the Razorbacks had thirteen (13) 100-yard games by a running back. In 2007 as the offensive coordinator at Tulsa, the Golden Hurricane had eight (8) 100-yard performances and eight (8) again in 2008. There is a reason why many consider Auburn, “Running back U†and you now have the opportunity to carry on the tradition. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/55938-attention-runningback-recruits/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNewby 27 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Tony Richardson (undrafted free agent) missed the drafted list (NFL War Rooms missed the boat), but has enjoyed a long NFL career. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/55938-attention-runningback-recruits/#findComment-578302 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitanTiger 22,262 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Pinned. Good stuff, Stat! Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/55938-attention-runningback-recruits/#findComment-578308 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarEagle99 0 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Stat - We take it for granted that everybody else knows, but we are where the cleats dig in the dirt! WAR EAGLE!!! Titan - Love the Willis Traitor avatar- He is a deadbeat and good riddance. I live in Jackson, MS and frequently drive 80 to the Gump in order to avoid taking 20 through that deadbeat-zone... what if I needed gas or a kid needed a bathroom break?? Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/55938-attention-runningback-recruits/#findComment-578357 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rexbo 104 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Wait, is StatTiger registered as an Assistant Coach and recruiter? Does a recruit visit to this Topic count as official contact? Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/55938-attention-runningback-recruits/#findComment-578418 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtftiger 40 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Tony Richardson (undrafted free agent) missed the drafted list (NFL War Rooms missed the boat), but has enjoyed a long NFL career. What? 14 years and counting? Between the checks he's currently making and what he will gain from the NFLPA retirement, he could hang up the cleats today and live in luxury for the rest of his life. Not too bad for a guy who nobody knew until his senior year. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/55938-attention-runningback-recruits/#findComment-578431 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUman43 5 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Good stuff Stat, as usual. I hope some of the RB prospects actually read this thread, but I doubt it. If they did, they'd have to consider us seriously. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/55938-attention-runningback-recruits/#findComment-578589 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU Cav 0 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I'm quite certain that none of you responding to this thread are RB recruits and thus this thread was not addressed to you. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/55938-attention-runningback-recruits/#findComment-578791 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisH 135 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I'm quite certain that none of you responding to this thread are RB recruits and thus this thread was not addressed to you. my son (see avatar) has verbally commited for the 2024 class. he's probably going to be a TE or a guard though. not quite graceful enough to be a RB. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/55938-attention-runningback-recruits/#findComment-578813 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarDamn57 0 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 *Don't forget about Brandon Jacobs, I know he ended up transfering, but I think we can count him. Looking back at the 2003 lineup it's pretty amazing. 1st String Caddilac, went on to start for Tampa Bay; 2nd String Ronnie Brown, went on to start for Miami; and 3rd String Brandon Jacobs, went on to start for Giants and win Super Bowl. This might be the best college lineup at RB in history! Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/55938-attention-runningback-recruits/#findComment-578823 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU Cav 0 Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I think if a back runs for 100 yards in a game, we get to count him no matter where he finished school. Amirite? Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/55938-attention-runningback-recruits/#findComment-579082 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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